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Idaho takes another step towards its nuclear future
Governor Little’s most recent effort is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) from his Office of Energy and Mineral Resources to gather the input of the sector and stakeholders to push towards a nuclear future.

Sam Cardwell
Dec 23, 20253 min read


Fast food jobs at risk with high minimum wages
Across the country, raising the minimum wage continues to be a topic of conversation. Some claim that raising the minimum wage to $20 would

Sam Cardwell
Dec 9, 20253 min read


Our region leads on tax competitiveness, with one glaring exception
The Tax Foundation's State Competitiveness Index reveals which states are taxpayer-friendly for both individuals and businesses. States are ranked based on income, sales, excise, property, capital gains, corporate, payroll, estate, and VAT consumption taxes.

Sam Cardwell
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Idaho should embrace performance-based funding for higher education
Whether and where to attend college can be a life-changing decision with significant impacts on an individual's future job opportunities and potential debt liabilities. Students, parents, and policymakers all have a vested interest in ensuring the return on investment is worth the considerable expense.

Sam Cardwell
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Idaho is powering up its nuclear efforts
The Gem State recently took two important steps demonstrating its commitment to unleashing the potential of nuclear energy.

Sam Cardwell
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Which state was ranked the most economically free?
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) recently released its 2025 Freedom Index Rankings for states. SEL is a global leader in power system protection, automation and control solutions.

Sam Cardwell
Aug 11, 20253 min read
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